Creating enumeration fields

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In the Form Response Builder, you can configure enumeration fields, such as a single select drop-down list, a single choice list, a multi-select drop-down list, and a multiple-choice list.

Before you begin

Review the following information about the types of enumeration fields that you can create.
Single select drop-down list
Displays a drop-down menu where users can select one option. Ideal for fields like Region, Department, or Country.
Figure 1. Example of drop down menu that allows a single selection
Example of a drop down menu for the question What type of climate target has your organization set? with possible responses such as Net-zero and Carbon neutrality
Single choice
Presents all options visibly, similar to radio buttons, and users can select only one option. Best when it's important for users to clearly see all the available choices at once.
Figure 2. Example of how all options can be presented at once and allow a single selection
Example of a set of radio buttons for the question What type of climate target has your organization set? with the Net-zero radio button selected
Multi-select drop-down list
Displays a drop-down list that allows users to select multiple options. Useful for cases where more than one answer can apply, for example, Applicable Frameworks or Emission Sources.
Figure 3. Example of a drop-down menu that allows multiple selections
Example of a drop down menu for the question What type of climate target has your organization set? with possible responses such as Net-zero and Carbon neutrality
Multiple Choice
Presents all options visibly, similar to check boxes, allowing users to select multiple options. Suited to multi-select fields where visibility of all choices is important.
Figure 4. Example of a set of check boxes that allows multiple selections
Example of a set of check boxes for the question What type of climate target has your organization set? with the Intensity-based reduction and Carbon neutrality check boxes selected

About this task

Figure 5. Example of enumeration field and associated definitions in the Form Response Builder worksheet
Illustration showing how you set definitions.
Note: When you set properties for a field, make sure to enter the field’s code in the Parent Code column. Entering the parent code tells the system which field the property belongs to and helps ensure that it is applied correctly.

Procedure

  1. In the Parent Code column, specify the question where you want to add the enumeration field.
  2. In the Code column, specify a unique code for the enumeration field.
  3. In the Entity column, specify Field.
  4. In the Type column of the main row that defines your field, enter the type, such as Single Select Drop List or Multiple Choice.
  5. For each selectable option, add a row:
    1. Set Entity to Definitions and set Type to Option.
  6. In these rows, use the Display Order column to define the sequence in which the options appear.
  7. In the Value column, enter the visible label for each option.

What to do next

You can create enumeration fields with extra fields that are required based on a user’s selection. Extra fields are useful when certain options, such as Other or Specify, require a follow-up text input. For more information, see Adding dependent fields to enumeration fields